Unit 55. Verb (+ object) + to ... (I want you to ... etc.)

These verbs are followed by to ... (infinitive). The structure can be:

verb + to ...

or

verb + object + to ...

• We expected to be late.•Would you like to go now?• He doesn't want to know.

• We expected Dan to be late.• Would you like me to go now?• He doesn't want anybody to know.

Do not say 'want that':• Do you want me to come with you? (not Do you want that I come)After help you can use the infinitive with or without to. So you can say:• Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move this table?

These verbs have the structure verb + object + to ... : • Can you remind me to phone Sam tomorrow? • Who taught you to drive?• I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me.• Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it.In the next example, the verb is passive (I was warned / we were told etc.):• I was warned not to touch the switch.

You cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to ... :• Jane suggested that I should ask your advice, (not Jane suggested me to ask)

Make and letThese verbs have the structure verb + object + infinitive (without to):• I made him promise that he wouldn't tell anybody what happened. (not to promise)• Hot weather makes me feel tired. (= causes me to feel tired)• Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. (= wouldn't allow her to go out) • Let me carry your bag for you.We say 'make somebody do'(not to do), but the passive is '(be) made to do'(with to):• We were made to wait for two hours. (= Thev made us wait ...)

1 Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you? 2 Do you have enough money, or do you want ________________________________?3 Shall I leave the window open, or would you ________________________________?4 Do you know how to use the machine, or would ________________________________?5 Did you hear what I said, or do ________________________________?6 Can I go now, or do ________________________________?

1 My father said I could use his car.2 I was surprised that it rained.3 Don't stop him doing what he wants.4 Tim looks older when he wears glasses.5 I think you should know the truth.6 Don't let me forget to phone my sister.

My father allowed me to use his car. I didn't expect _____________________Let ______________________________Tim's glasses make ________________I want ___________________________Remind __________________________

7 At first I didn't want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me.

1 They don't allow people to park in front of the building. (park)1 I've never been to Iceland, but I'd like _____________ there. (go)3 I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me _____________? (do)4 The film was very sad. It made me _____________. (cry)5 Diane's parents always encouraged her _____________ hard at school. (study)6 I don't recommend _____________ in that restaurant. The food is terrible. (eat)7 She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me _____________ it. (read)8 We are not allowed _____________ personal phone calls at work. (make)9 'I don't think Alex likes me.' 'What makes you _____________ that?' (think)